Question
Can children who have had hand, foot, and mouth disease get infected again? What should parents do when hand, foot, and mouth disease cases appear in kindergartens?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease can indeed recur due to the presence of multiple subtypes of the virus that cause it. Even if a child has had hand, foot, and mouth disease before, it does not necessarily mean they are immune to all subtypes. Therefore, it is recommended that families with conditions allow their children to be vaccinated against hand, foot, and mouth disease at the hospital to enhance protection. In addition, during daily home care, personal hygiene should be emphasized, including frequent hand washing, bathing, changing clothes, and avoiding eating cold and raw foods. Maintain a light diet to reduce the risk of infection.